John Parris cue for sell

[cazmac1]

. Hi Neil, the sock has my foot in it, bidding for my foot starts at ten grand: D
Ard if you don't like the look of the cue that’s your personal choice, I can't under stand why you feel the need to try a mess up the sell, really bad form Mate: mad:
The cue is a JP and as I said is a really nice cue, Looks are only skin deep and only a shallow person would poo poo a cue on looks alone, Hey but if looks are what your after this is not the cue for you. The badge is a minor detail, it's been worn by the users hand, I don't think it' would be to much trouble for john to put a new badge in. Like I said the cue does need some work and a centre joint is not to every ones liking. But as I stated the cue plays well and I think it would be a good buy.
I might start taking an interest in other peoples cues for sell and start adding my comments on there value
One last thing the £220 was a starting point I would be willing to consider offers.
I'm going to see john this week and will get a quote for the work require and if need be I can get this done for any potential buyer. If they have any concerns they can call JP direct and get his view.

Have a nice day guys, see if you can get through it with making any negative comments, you might find it's a better way of life

[ADR147]

ok i will be honest and serious here are some points to consider. (and remember i will buy almost any cue at the right price)


1 - people these days don't like centre jointed cues and they take a big hit.

2 - the centre joint needs replaced and the whole cue refinnshed.

3 - because of where it is its not just a new badge, its too low it would need at the very least a new face splice and a new badge resetting higher up.

you are looking at a bill on the wrong side of £100 to fix this cue and even fixed because of the centre joint they don't break £200

[gazza147]

Agree with Andrew.......Althou I think you will have to be Very Lucky to Get £200 for Centre Jointed Cue!

[cazmac1]

Your comments may be valid, but who asked for your input. The cue was put up for sell and at no point have I tried to mislead the potential buyer I've been honest and high lighted all the faults with the cue It is up to the potential buyer to make a decision based on the information available. There is no reason for you to get involved. Or is it that you think the forum is an extension of your personal business and therefore your the only one able to sell cues.
Due to your comments I have no choice but to with draw the sell of this cue.
Thanks, I'll pass your regards on to my friend, he will be please.
PS:
I’ve spoken to john and your estimation on the price of the work is well off the mark.

[ADR147]

Your comments may be valid, but who asked for your input. The cue was put up for sell and at no point have I tried to mislead the potential buyer I've been honest and high lighted all the faults with the cue It is up to the potential buyer to make a decision based on the information available. There is no reason for you to get involved. Or is it that you think the forum is an extension of your personal business and therefore your only one able to sell cues.
Due to your comments I have no choice but to with draw the sell of this cue.
Thanks, I'll pass your regards on to my friend, he will be please.
PS:
I’ve spoken to john and your estimation on the price of the work is well off the mark.

its a public forum. anyones comments are valid - my imput has nothing to do with my business but simply the cue! i am in the business of promoting snooker not myself! as for my estimate i would be suprised if i was far out i will maybe ring john and ask - has he seen the cue? - don't forget you have to get the cue there and back!

[cazmac1]

Your just getting silly now mate, You've had your say. I don't think there any thing to gain here.

[ADR147]

what is silly - you are trying to say that i have some sort of personal reason for my comments and i am proving to you that i don't. the evidence is simple if the cue were in good order or easily fixable i would have made you an offer for it. i usually offer for a cue about what the seller would get on ebay after fees etc.

that facts are simple. that cue is a total wreck.

[Watford]

Sale sale bloody sale!!!
The cue is far sale.

Oh and as for ADR's input.
If you post on a public forum the price to pay for free advertising is that knowledgeable people will see it and make comment.
ADR is the forums top poster and knows his stuff, his input on matters like this is welcomed by most of the members. Equally if cue looked great ADR would have said so. Unfortunately for you it looks a bit of a mess mate.

On a lighter note:
I personally think 2 piece cues are handy and should make a come back. I'd get rid of 3/4s altogether and just have 1 and 2 piece.

[chopper]

Out of interest what is it about centre jointed cues that makes them less desirable?

I find 3/4 jointed cues preferable visually but is there anything else to it?

[ADR147]

Out of interest what is it about centre jointed cues that makes them less desirable?

I find 3/4 jointed cues preferable visually but is there anything else to it?

you know i have no idea - fashion basically i guess.

[warren132]

Far to many cheap 2 peice cues not made from 1 single bit of ash or maple and thus when threaded together the grains /cheverons dont match..

[jrc750]

Isn't one of the reasons a centre jointed cue catches on your whiskers if you aint shaved for a while

[Watford]

Yeah but you just get cheap 3/4 now.

I well made 2 piece from a good maker should match in grain. I had trouble with stubble catching with 2 piece cues joins though. I've got a one piece now and they are the best but a pain in the ass to carry. 3/4 are big and been chopped what use is that. I say get an easy to carry 2 piece or put up with the 1 piece.
When 3/4 came out the extensions were an advantage but the mini butt killed that. if you play pool in a tight spot and can fit a mini butt to 3/4 shaft then maybe.

[Watford]

Isn't one of the reasons a centre jointed cue catches on your whiskers if you aint shaved for a while

We keep cross posting

[1lawyer]

I reckon about 100 for this cue is on the good side.
If it was one pc or 3 quarter split and in good nick then times that by 3

Personally and I seem to be unintentionally getting in the habit of agreeing with ADR147 but he is again right on this occasion and I don't think he meant to make you feel bad or ruin a sale he was just giving an honest assessment of the cue.

He knows the market well and knows what a cue is worth and the ones he sells himself on occasion are not over priced and seem good value to me if I am honest.

That said don't take what has been said personal, just stick it on e-bay like fedia does because a cue is only worth what someone is willing to pay and I am sure you will get a buyer to pay what you want just because its a Parris.
Not everyone, knows a cues worth, not everyone likes the same thing and a centre joint may just make the cue unique to someone who likes this.

I wish you luck with the sale.